North Interceptor Sewer Line Project July Update

Thank you for your interest in the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project.

The North Interceptor Sewer Line Project is a large diameter gravity sewer pipe that provides additional capacity to the City’s existing sewer infrastructure, replaces portions of existing sewer infrastructure in need of repair, and gives the City the ability to decommission several regional pump stations on the north side of the City, which reduces future ongoing operational costs.

The North Interceptor Sewer Line Project is divided into three distinct phases:

Phase I: Summer 2019 – Fall 2020, begins at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility and extends to Pioneer Loop. 
Phase II: June 2020 – Spring 2022, Pioneer Loop through Juniper Ridge to Clausen Road just west of Highway 97.
Phase III: TBD, Clausen Road to O.B. Riley Road.

Phase I Current and Upcoming Activities

• Continued installation of electrical building equipment and rough-in. 
• Installation of pump station equipment at the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
• Continued installation of electrical and instrumentation/control equipment at the WRF.
• Excavate for and set Junction Structure just upstream of the WRF.
• Complete the installation of diversion manholes near the North Unit Main Canal at Pioneer Loop.
• Begin the Phase I/Phase II pipe tie-in at Pioneer Loop.

Phase II Current and Upcoming Activities

Construction of Phase II of the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project began in June. This phase of the project runs from the North Unit Main Canal near Pioneer Loop, through the City-owned Juniper Ridge property and across Hwy 97 to Clausen Road, and has an expected completion date of Spring 2022. Construction in any single area may not be continuous during this entire duration; however, the City-owned Juniper Ridge property will remain an active construction zone until project completion. The City and its contractors will continue to communicate construction impacts, in more detail as necessary, throughout the life of the project.

Current and upcoming activities for July include:

• Clearing and removing existing vegetation
• Drilling in preparation for excavation via blasting
• Performing test blasts in the Juniper Ridge construction area 
• Beginning pipe installation

Please note, blasting notices for affected private properties will be distributed not later than 48 hours prior to blasting. Structures within 300 feet of blasting will be inspected before and after blasting. More information is available upon request and will be provided to affected property owners.

Open House Information – Ongoing

In light of restrictions on public gatherings, the City of Bend invites you to attend a virtual open house. This virtual open house is a platform for you to interact remotely with the City and its contractors. This event features virtual exhibits and provides the opportunity to:

• See the alignment in greater detail
• Get answers to your questions
• Learn more about what to expect during construction
• Offer comments and feedback

To attend the virtual open house, obtain additional project information, or sign up for email updates, please visit the project website at www.bendoregon.gov/north-interceptor. Additionally, you may call the project team at 541-382-3264.

Above: Diversion manhole construction near Pioneer Loop and the North Unit Main Canal

If you have questions or concerns, please call the project team at 541-382-3264 or visit our project website at www.bendoregon.gov/north-interceptor.

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities

These meetings/event locations are accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, and CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. To obtain this information, please contact the project team at northinterceptorinfo@bendoregon.gov or 541-382-3264; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1, and 541-385-6676. Providing, at least three days’ notice prior to an event will help ensure availability.